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| Air Vise Jaw Removal and Installation Guide: | |
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| Air Vise vs Traditional CNC Vise | |
| Air Vise vs Traditional CNC Vise Traditional CNC vises have been the standard in machine shops for decades. They are reliable, simple, and widely used across many applications. However, as machining evolves toward higher efficiency and automation, their limitations become more noticeable. Pneumatic air vises are designed to address those limitations by reducing load time, improving consistency, and supporting automation-ready workflows. Setup Time Comparison With a traditional vise, each part requires manual tightening. This adds time to every cycle and introduces variability depending on the operator. With a pneumatic vise, clamping is actuated instantly using air pressure. This eliminates manual effort and significantly reduces load and unload time. Consistency and Repeatability Manual vises rely on operator feel to determine clamping force. This can lead to variation from part to part. Pneumatic vises apply consistent clamping force every cycle, improving repeatability and reducing the risk of part movement. Automation Compatibility Traditional vises are not designed for automation. They require manual interaction, which limits their use in robotic or unattended machining environments. Pneumatic vises integrate easily with automation systems, making them ideal for machine tending and lights-out manufacturing. When a Traditional Vise Still Makes Sense - Low volume jobs with minimal repetition - Simple setups where speed is not critical - Applications where air supply is not available When an Air Vise Makes Sense - Production runs with frequent loading - Shops looking to reduce setup time - Automation and robotic machine tending - Improving consistency across operators Why Shops Are Switching to Air Vise Air Vise systems are designed to reduce wasted time between cycles and improve overall efficiency. By removing manual clamping and introducing consistent actuation, shops can increase output without increasing labor. If you're looking to improve throughput, consistency, and automation readiness, pneumatic workholding offers a clear advantage. Want to see if Air Vise fits your application? Contact us or request a quote to learn more. |
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| Are STEP files available from AV&W? | |
| Table Vise and Jaw STEP Files: Click here for Table Vise STEP File download Click here for Table Vise 4in Jaw STEP File download Click here for Table Vise 6in Jaw STEP File download Rotary Vise and Jaw STEP Files: Click here for Rotary Vise STEP File download Click here for Rotary 4in Jaw STEP File download |
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| Electric Operations Kit Setup | |
| Click here for Electric Operations Kit Setup download | |
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| How do you recommend cutting the jaws? | |
Use the supplied 0.032 shim inserted between jaws faces and close vise. Use a graduated depth cut to start, plunge cutting is not recommended. Multiple passes are acceptable for clean up if required/desirable. General guidelines for cutting 7075-T6 aluminum are recommended. No additional compensation for anodizing required. Harvey Tool has excellent recommendations for feeds and speeds for cutting aluminum. Tooling recommendations are reviewed in the link below. Attacking Aluminum: A Machining Guide |
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| How easy is it? | |
| Manual Operations Kit Setup | |
| Click here for Manual Operations Kit Setup download | |
| Specs for Table and Rotary Vises | |
Table Vise Specs:
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| Table Vise Installation Guide: | |
| What is included with the Table and Rotary Vise? | |
Table Vise includes: Workholding hardware, fixture keys, jaw shim and fittings. Qty 2 - 3/8-16 x 3" SHCS Qty 2 - Washer Qty 2 - 9/16 T-Slot Nut, 3/8-16 Thread Qty 2 - 5/8 Vise Key Qty 2 - 1/2 in Vise Key SHCS Qty 2 - 1/4" Tube, 1/8" NPT Elbow Fitting Qty 1 - 0.032 Jaw Shim Rotary Vise includes: Workholding hardware, fixture keys, jaw shim and fittings.  Qty 3 - 3/8-16 x 3" SHCS Qty 3 - Washer Qty 3 - 9/16 T-Slot Nut, 3/8-16 Thread Qty 3 - 9/16 Vise Key Qty 3 - 1/2 in Vise Key SHCS Qty 2 - 1/4" Tube, 1/8" NPT Elbow Fitting Qty 2 - 1/4" Tube, 1/8" NPT Straight Fitting Qty 1 - 0.032 Jaw Shim |
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| What is the clamping force for the Table and Rotary Vises? | |
Adjustable clamping force using a regulator. |
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